News Archive
Special Meeting of the Town Council
CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19): USEFUL LINKS TO GOVERNMENT ADVICE
Halewood Town Council is keen to ensure residents have access to reliable sources of information in light of the developing situation regarding the Corona Virus (COVID-19).
We continue to carefully monitor the situation regarding the virus, alongside partners in Public Health England and the NHS. Where possible, we will provide updates with relevant information if specific needs arise in relation to Halewood. Councillors are meeting next week to discuss the implications of the potential spread of the virus to the business of the Town Council. Our priority will be the care and safety of residents, Town Council staff and the users of The Hollies and Arncliffe Centres.
There are general principles you can follow to help prevent the spread of respiratory viruses, including:
- Wash your hands often – with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. Use an alcohol-based hand sanitiser that contains at least 60% alcohol if soap and water are not available. This is particularly important after taking public transport
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands
- Avoid close contact with people who are sick
- If you feel unwell, stay at home, do not attend work or school
- Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in a bin.
- Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces in the home and work environment
Please see the following links to official sources of information which you can use to keep up to date. Please remember to recheck the advice periodically as we are all clearly dealing with a changing situation.
As a key source of information for the public use: NHS Advice
FAQs for the public: Frequently Asked Questions
COMMUNITY ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS 2020
Halewood has many people who ‘go out of their way’ to help others. FACT!
The Town Council’s Community Achievement Awards are designed to acknowledge the unsung heroes of our community.
To nominate an individual or group for an award this year, please complete this nomination form and return it to our offices at:
The Arncliffe Sports & Community Centre, Arncliffe Road, Halewood L25 9PA
Or email it to:- Susan.Edwardson@knowsley.gov.uk
by FRIDAY 3RD APRIL 2020
The Award Ceremony will take place at Hollies Hall on 24th April 2020.
Please click the link below to download the form.
2020 Community Nomination Form
Halewood Community Networking Event (March 17th)
The Halewood Community Networking Event is an opportunity for community, voluntary, faith and statutory sector organisations working in Halewood to come together and share ideas. As well as a forum for networking, the event will be important for Halewood Town Council as hosts and facilitators to share the funding opportunities available for a range of activities in 2020 and beyond. We’d love you to join us on St. Patrick’s Day!
Booking information here: Network Event 17/3 – Information & Registration
CO-OPTION OF TOWN COUNCILLORS
DEAR RESIDENT,
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THREE VACANCIES HAVE OCCURRED IN THE OFFICE OF TOWN COUNCILLOR FOR HALEWOOD TOWN COUNCIL. THE COUNCIL THEREFORE SEEKS TO ‘CO-OPT’ SUITABLE INDIVIDUALS INTO THE ROLES. THERE ARE 2 VACANCIES IN HALEWOOD NORTH WARD, AND 1 FOR THE SOUTH WARD.
IF YOU WISH TO SERVE THE COMMUNITY AS A COUNCILLOR, PLEASE CONTACT THE TOWN COUNCIL IN WRITING OR IN PERSON FOR AN APPLICATION FORM. YOU CAN ALSO COMPLETE A FORM ELECTRONICALLY AND RETURN IT ONLINE. THE FORM CAN BE ACCESSED HERE co option application form
APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY 5.00 p.m. ON MONDAY 23 MARCH 2020.
Town Council Meeting February 20th
Policy and Finance Meeting
Policy and Finance Meeting: Thursday February 13th at 7.00 p.m. (The Arncliffe Centre)
Notice Of Policy and Finance Meeting Feb20
‘The Town Cryer’ (Edition 1)
Town Council has produced a newsletter – ‘The Town Cryer’ – as part of its new strategy of enhancing engagement with residents across the Halewood Community. We’re interested to know if you like the format, and whether there should be future editions.
Paper copies of the newsletter will also be available across Halewood by February 1st.
Edition 1 is here:
Airspace Change Consultation
The Town Council meeting of January 16th received a presentation from Andrew Dutton of Liverpool Airport. Andrew informed Councillors and the public about the ‘airspace change consultation’ which highlighted the proposed new access routes in and out of Liverpool Airport. Residents can participate in the consultation by clicking on this link: airspacechange.caa.co.uk/
Communication with Knowsley CCG
Halewood Town Council has written to the Knowsley CCG regarding the recent news about the closure of the surgery operated by Aston Health Care on Camberley Drive. As many anxious residents are aware, Camberley Medical Centre in Halewood will only be open for reception, prescription collection and enquiries.
Writing to the Knowsley CCG, Halewood Town Manager Gerry Allen proposed:
“On behalf of the Town Council I am letting you know we stand ready as a Town Council to offer you the support of our facilities if you choose to hold any events or consultations with the Halewood community. You will recall your attendance at a Town Council meeting in September 2019. This was very well-received, and we are willing to host a similar forum or consultation event”.
The Town Council looks forward to a response.